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The Act of Killing (2012)

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2012 · 159 min · Documentary · History

The Act of Killing (2012) is a documentary and history film with a runtime of 159 minutes. It holds an IMDb rating of 8.2 from 45K votes, alongside a TMDB score of 7.7. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community ratings below to see how The Act of Killing scores across every source.

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Overview

After befriending documentarian Joshua Oppenheimer, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various American film genres. As they recreate their past atrocities, the line between reality and performance blurs, exposing the lingering impact of Indonesia's 1965-66 anti-communist purge and the unsettling psychology of its perpetrators.

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Is The Act of Killing (2012) worth watching?

The Act of Killing holds an IMDb rating of 8.2 from 45K votes, so it's very well reviewed. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community scores above to decide.

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The Act of Killing (2012) has an IMDb rating of 8.2 based on 45K votes.

How long is The Act of Killing?

The Act of Killing runs for 159 minutes (2h 39m).

When was The Act of Killing released?

The Act of Killing was released in 2012.

What genre is The Act of Killing?

The Act of Killing is a documentary, history film.